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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,835 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,336 $32,252 $27,027
Floor mats 199 199  
Heated front seats 440    
Remote start 499 499  
3.6L V6     1,600
Floor mats 126 126  
Heated front seats 392    
Remote start 280 280  
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 1,138 698 1,600
Options (change) 798 406 1,512
Destination 760 760 760
Total Price $34,493 $37,293 $30,960
Total Invoice $30,894 $33,418 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year201120112012
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9660, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,493$37,293$30,960
Adjustments for Features-215-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,278$34,578$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$30,894$33,418$29,299
Adjustments for Features-193-2,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,701$30,985$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$284$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112012
ModelAvalonAvalonMalibu
TrimBaseLimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,765$5,265$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-193-2,4330

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelAvalonMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in112.3 in
Length197.6 in191.8 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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